Slow Cooker Berry Crisp

Slow Cooker Berry Crisp

This berry crisp will be a favourite all year round. Use summer ripened berries when available or frozen during the off-season. Plus, red lentils give this dessert a secret boost of protein and fibre, giving it extra staying power.

  • Ingredients

    4 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen) (1L)

    1/3 cup maple syrup (75 mL)

    ¼ cup red lentils (60 mL)

    2 Tbsp ground flaxseed (30 mL)

    2 Tbsp flour (30 mL)

    Topping

    1 cup oats (250 mL)

    ½ cup ground almonds (125 mL)

    ¼ cup brown sugar (60 mL)

    2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)

    2 Tbsp butter (30 mL)

    1 tsp cinnamon (5 mL)

  • Directions
    1. In a large bowl, mix berries, maple syrup, lentils, flaxseed and flour. Transfer to slow cooker.
    2. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients. Spread evenly over berry mixture.
    3. Cook on high for 2 hours (If using frozen fruit, cooking time may be up to 3 hours).

    Serve as is, with Greek yogurt, ice cream and/or fresh berries.

Nutritional Analysis

Servings
6-8
Calories
255
Total Fat
8.9 g
Saturated Fat
2.5 g
Cholesterol
8 mg
Sodium
27 mg
Carbohydrates
31.6 g
Fiber
3.7 g
Sugars
18.3 g
Protein
6 g
Potassium
279 mg